E-Learning Possibly Our Future the reason being to Speed-en up the Entire Education Process
Revolutions begun from words and ideas; E-Learning was coined in the late 1990s to describe the use of technology to deliver learning and training programs. It has been said that there are two reasons why we learn; some leaning is essentially forced on us while the other is what we sit back and enjoy. The development of the E-learning revolution arose from a number of other ‘educational revolutions’.
Four such revolutions are:
The invention of reading & writing
The emergence of the profession of teacher / scholar
The development of moveable type (Print Technology)
The development of electronic technology
E-Learning is the effective learning process created by combining digitally delivered content with (learning) support and services. It can be defined as;
The convergence of the Internet and learning, or Internet – enabled learning.
The use of network technologies to create fosters, deliver, and facilitate learning, anytime and anywhere.
Research indicates that students generally appear to be at least as satisfied with their online classes as they are with traditional ones. Developments in internet and multimedia technologies are the basic enabler of e-learning, with content, technologies and services being identified as the three key sectors of the e-learning industry.[/i][/b][/i][/b]
E-learning can include independent, facilitated, or collaborative approaches to learning. Independent learning refers to each individual learner completing learning activities or modules on their own, in their own environment, on their own schedule.
Facilitated learning is designed to be completed through interaction with instructors or coaches.
E-Learning Technology:
E-Learning can make use of a wide range of technologies and media. These technologies can be categorized by delivery media or interaction tools.
Delivery Media:
Print (texts, study guides and workbooks are still very common in online learning courses.)
Audio (Streaming audio – Used to deliver the instructors comments over any network and audio tapes)
Video (streamed, video, cable TV)
Data (web pages, CBT computer files, online tests, interactive tools)
E-Learning Interactive Tool:
Why E-learning
E-learning lessons are generally designed to guide the students through information or to help students perform in specific tasks. Information based E-learning content communicates information to the student.
Advantages of e-Learning[/b][/b]
Class work can be scheduled around personal and professional work
Reduces travel cost and time to and from school
Learners may have the option to select learning materials that meets their level of knowledge and interest
Learners can study wherever they have access to a computer and Internet
Self-paced learning modules allow learners to work at their own pace
Flexibility to join discussions in the bulletin board threaded discussion areas at any hour, or visit with classmates and instructors remotely in chat rooms
Different learning styles are addressed and facilitation of learning occurs through varied activities
Development of computer and Internet skills that is transferable to other facets of learner's lives
Successfully completing online or computer-based courses builds self-knowledge and self-confidence and encourages students to take responsibility for their learning
Online learning is more affordable than traditional classroom learning, with savings of 60% or more.
Online courses can be taken in multiple sittings and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to better accommodate your busy schedule.
Online learning is as mobile as you are! Your learning can take place on the road, in the cafe, or any other place you have an internet accessible computer.
Disadvantages of e-Learning[/b][/b]
Unmotivated learners or those with poor study habits may fall behind
Lack of familiar structure and routine may take getting used to
Students may feel isolated or miss social interaction
Instructor may not always be available on demand
Slow or unreliable Internet connections can be frustrating
Managing learning software can involve a learning curve
Some courses such as traditional hands-on courses can be difficult to simulate
10% of what we read.
20% of what we hear.
30% of what we see.
50% of what we see and hear.
70% of what we discuss with others.
80% of what we experience personally.
95% of what we teach someone else.
Future of E-learning:
The world is shrinking rapidly. The Internet has brought the world together in ways that nobody would have expected. You can now attend a college half way around the world, with students from any country with Internet access.
Knowledge is expanding at a tremendous rate. Just – in – Time learning that meets the needs of individuals as they occur, makes learning more meaningful and effective.
It will be heartening to know that the Indian E-Learning industry is estimated to grow up to $182 billion by 2009. The Indian government has also taken significant steps towards dissemination of information through a number of e-Learning projects, not only for rural students but for the community at large.
E-Learning has created a new dimension in education, both within and beyond the curriculum and is still looking at further opportunities of becoming more useful via new emerging technologies. We are really on the threshold of new opportunities and this is just the beginning of a new horizon of education.
The power of e-learning lies in its potential to provide the right information to the right people at the right time and place, and not only due to its “anyone, anyplace, anytime model”. Technology advancements will continue to reshape learning over the Internet with increasing use of streaming, TV – quality video and simulation based e-learning.
The same technology is bound to make major inroads in schools in the coming years. One of the clearest directions that e-learning has taken in the last few years is in the development, promulgation, and adoption of a range of technical specifications and standards for e-learning.
The creation of technical specifications and the development and adoption of technical standards are key activities ultimately underpinning the success of e-learning globally.
World over, the online education market is booming, and surveys by leading market research firms indicate that online education will follow an upward moving graph and that more and more institutions, organizations and individuals will implement this mode of learning.
As per the recent remarks of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, 11th five year plan will be dedicated to “National Education”, clearly indicates the future of e-learning in India in coming years.
Revolutions begun from words and ideas; E-Learning was coined in the late 1990s to describe the use of technology to deliver learning and training programs. It has been said that there are two reasons why we learn; some leaning is essentially forced on us while the other is what we sit back and enjoy. The development of the E-learning revolution arose from a number of other ‘educational revolutions’.
Four such revolutions are:
The invention of reading & writing
The emergence of the profession of teacher / scholar
The development of moveable type (Print Technology)
The development of electronic technology
E-Learning is the effective learning process created by combining digitally delivered content with (learning) support and services. It can be defined as;
The convergence of the Internet and learning, or Internet – enabled learning.
The use of network technologies to create fosters, deliver, and facilitate learning, anytime and anywhere.
Research indicates that students generally appear to be at least as satisfied with their online classes as they are with traditional ones. Developments in internet and multimedia technologies are the basic enabler of e-learning, with content, technologies and services being identified as the three key sectors of the e-learning industry.[/i][/b][/i][/b]
E-learning can include independent, facilitated, or collaborative approaches to learning. Independent learning refers to each individual learner completing learning activities or modules on their own, in their own environment, on their own schedule.
Facilitated learning is designed to be completed through interaction with instructors or coaches.
E-Learning Technology:
E-Learning can make use of a wide range of technologies and media. These technologies can be categorized by delivery media or interaction tools.
Delivery Media:
Print (texts, study guides and workbooks are still very common in online learning courses.)
Audio (Streaming audio – Used to deliver the instructors comments over any network and audio tapes)
Video (streamed, video, cable TV)
Data (web pages, CBT computer files, online tests, interactive tools)
E-Learning Interactive Tool:
Why E-learning
E-learning lessons are generally designed to guide the students through information or to help students perform in specific tasks. Information based E-learning content communicates information to the student.
Advantages of e-Learning[/b][/b]
Class work can be scheduled around personal and professional work
Reduces travel cost and time to and from school
Learners may have the option to select learning materials that meets their level of knowledge and interest
Learners can study wherever they have access to a computer and Internet
Self-paced learning modules allow learners to work at their own pace
Flexibility to join discussions in the bulletin board threaded discussion areas at any hour, or visit with classmates and instructors remotely in chat rooms
Different learning styles are addressed and facilitation of learning occurs through varied activities
Development of computer and Internet skills that is transferable to other facets of learner's lives
Successfully completing online or computer-based courses builds self-knowledge and self-confidence and encourages students to take responsibility for their learning
Online learning is more affordable than traditional classroom learning, with savings of 60% or more.
Online courses can be taken in multiple sittings and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to better accommodate your busy schedule.
Online learning is as mobile as you are! Your learning can take place on the road, in the cafe, or any other place you have an internet accessible computer.
Disadvantages of e-Learning[/b][/b]
Unmotivated learners or those with poor study habits may fall behind
Lack of familiar structure and routine may take getting used to
Students may feel isolated or miss social interaction
Instructor may not always be available on demand
Slow or unreliable Internet connections can be frustrating
Managing learning software can involve a learning curve
Some courses such as traditional hands-on courses can be difficult to simulate
10% of what we read.
20% of what we hear.
30% of what we see.
50% of what we see and hear.
70% of what we discuss with others.
80% of what we experience personally.
95% of what we teach someone else.
Future of E-learning:
The world is shrinking rapidly. The Internet has brought the world together in ways that nobody would have expected. You can now attend a college half way around the world, with students from any country with Internet access.
Knowledge is expanding at a tremendous rate. Just – in – Time learning that meets the needs of individuals as they occur, makes learning more meaningful and effective.
It will be heartening to know that the Indian E-Learning industry is estimated to grow up to $182 billion by 2009. The Indian government has also taken significant steps towards dissemination of information through a number of e-Learning projects, not only for rural students but for the community at large.
E-Learning has created a new dimension in education, both within and beyond the curriculum and is still looking at further opportunities of becoming more useful via new emerging technologies. We are really on the threshold of new opportunities and this is just the beginning of a new horizon of education.
The power of e-learning lies in its potential to provide the right information to the right people at the right time and place, and not only due to its “anyone, anyplace, anytime model”. Technology advancements will continue to reshape learning over the Internet with increasing use of streaming, TV – quality video and simulation based e-learning.
The same technology is bound to make major inroads in schools in the coming years. One of the clearest directions that e-learning has taken in the last few years is in the development, promulgation, and adoption of a range of technical specifications and standards for e-learning.
The creation of technical specifications and the development and adoption of technical standards are key activities ultimately underpinning the success of e-learning globally.
World over, the online education market is booming, and surveys by leading market research firms indicate that online education will follow an upward moving graph and that more and more institutions, organizations and individuals will implement this mode of learning.
As per the recent remarks of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, 11th five year plan will be dedicated to “National Education”, clearly indicates the future of e-learning in India in coming years.